Stillwater Wedding Photographer
St. Croix River bluffs, JX Event Venue, Aamodt's Apple Farm, historic Main Street. From $3,500.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Stillwater wedding photographer for St. Croix River venues?
Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) is a 5-star Stillwater wedding photographer with 200+ Twin Cities weddings since 2018. Shoots at Stillwater Event Center, JX Event Venue, Outing Lodge, and Aamodt's Apple Farm. Collections from $3,500.
Serving Stillwater and the surrounding St. Croix Valley
Stillwater sits in the St. Croix Valley — roughly 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and inside the St. Croix Valley (Minneapolis–St. Paul metro's eastern edge). I photograph weddings across Stillwater weekly and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks unique to this corner of the Twin Cities.
Stillwater weddings live and die on the St. Croix — bluff portraits, Lift Bridge backdrops, and JX Event Venue's brick interior are the signatures I plan every timeline around.
Couples choosing a Stillwater wedding photographer usually also compare nearby suburbs — I regularly shoot in Bayport, Oak Park Heights, Hudson (WI), Lake Elmo, Marine on St. Croix, all covered by my metro-wide flat rate with no travel fees. If your ceremony is in Stillwater but your portraits are downtown Minneapolis or on Summit Avenue in St. Paul, that's a routine day for me, not an add-on.
Stillwater landmarks I shoot around
Portraits in Stillwater lean on JX Event Venue, Aamodt's Apple Farm, the Lift Bridge, St. Croix River bluffs. Whether you're aiming for a classic St. Croix Valley country-club look or something more editorial, I map out the day's schedule so you get the best 15 minutes of light at each stop — no rushing between Stillwater and downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul.
Areas served near Stillwater
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the St. Croix Valley. These are the Stillwater-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
- Bayport
- Oak Park Heights
- Hudson (WI)
- Lake Elmo
- Marine on St. Croix
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
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Quick answers about Stillwater wedding photographers
How much does a Stillwater wedding photographer cost?+
Stillwater wedding photographer collections start at $3,500 for 6 hours of coverage and include an engagement session, online gallery, print release, and full high-resolution downloads. Most couples book the 8-hour package at $5,500, which adds a second photographer.
Do you travel to Stillwater?+
No — Stillwater is inside my standard Minneapolis–St. Paul metro service area, so travel is included in every collection. No mileage, parking, or setup fees.
How far in advance should I book a Stillwater wedding photographer?+
Book 12–18 months out for peak Saturdays (June–October) in Stillwater. Off-season dates (November–April) and Fridays or Sundays can often be booked 3–6 months out.
What style of wedding photographer are you in Stillwater?+
Editorial documentary — I direct just enough for polish (posture, hands, chin) then step back and let the day happen. Warm, true-to-life color; no orange-and-teal filters or heavy retouching.
How long until I get my Stillwater wedding photos?+
A sneak-peek gallery of 30–50 images lands in your inbox within 48 hours. The full gallery (600–1,000+ edited images) is delivered in 4–6 weeks via a private, downloadable online gallery.
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Booking since 2021
200+ Twin Cities clients
Minneapolis-based
Travel up to 60 mi free
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Stillwater Venues I Shoot
- Stillwater Event Center (river bluff)
- JX Event Venue (downtown)
- The Loft at Studio J
- Outing Lodge at Pine Point
- Aamodt's Apple Farm (fall barn)
- Lowell Park terrace
- St. Croix bluff private estates
- Hudson, WI venues across the river
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Stillwater wedding venues?
My most-shot Stillwater venues: Stillwater Event Center (river bluff), JX Event Venue (historic downtown), The Loft at Studio J, Outing Lodge at Pine Point, and Aamodt's Apple Farm for fall barn weddings. The lift bridge and Main Street are walking-distance portrait spots from most venues.
Do you shoot St. Croix River bluff ceremonies?
Yes — bluff-edge ceremonies overlooking the river are my favorite Stillwater setup. Best at the Stillwater Event Center, Lowell Park terrace, and a handful of private estates along Pine Point Road. Late September offers peak fall color on the Wisconsin bluffs across the river.
Travel fee for Stillwater?
Stillwater is at the edge of my standard Twin Cities radius — no travel fee included with collections $5,500+. Smaller collections add a flat $75 fee. Hudson and St. Croix Falls weddings (cross-river WI) follow the same pricing.
How much is a Stillwater wedding photographer?
Wedding collections start at $3,500 for 6 hours, $5,500 for 8 hours with a second photographer, and $7,500+ for full-day documentary coverage. All include a complimentary engagement session, online gallery, and print release.
Best Stillwater engagement-photo spots?
Main Street's cobblestones + lift bridge at golden hour, Lowell Park along the river, the St. Croix Crossing pedestrian bridge for skyline shots, Pioneer Park overlook, and Aamodt's Apple Farm for fall foliage. Winter sessions: downtown's twinkle lights are unbeatable.
Book Your Stillwater Wedding
Booking 2026 & 2027. Fall Saturdays at Aamodt's and bluff-view venues fill 14+ months ahead.
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